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ABOF Desserts Cafe

Updated 2026-08-14 · 2,270 reviewed · 300 listed · Scored from 128 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(128) 73 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
CafeCafe & BakeryTraditional Kopitiam
ABOF Desserts Cafe
Services
Cafe, Cafe & Bakery, Traditional Kopitiam
Reviews
128

What recent reviews say

Most visitors return for the rare alcohol cakes, often praising the owner's passion and how he explains each cake's flavors. Several report excellent service and a cozy space. However, some faced a reluctant owner, denied seating despite empty tables, poor order updates, and no complimentary water.

Praised for
  • unique liquor-infused cakes
  • owner's genuine passion and expertise
  • friendly and patient service
  • distinctive specialty selection
Watch-outs
  • inconsistent service and hospitality
  • poor communication on orders
  • no water service offered
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Best for: specialty cake enthusiasts seeking unique alcohol-infused creations and owner expertise
Think twice if: hesitant about hospitality inconsistency; one visitor reported being denied seating while others sat nearby, and multiple reviews mention service coldness

Strengths

  • rare alcohol-infused cakes unique to Ipoh
  • owner's detailed cake knowledge and pairing advice
  • aromatic specialty coffee

Worth knowing

  • Owner (Derrick) hand-explains cake flavors and alcohol levels to repeat customers
  • Alcohol strength labeled on each cake
  • Multiple visitors noted takeaway-only renovation periods with denied dine-in seating
  • No complimentary water provided

What reviews say by service

Cafe & Bakery
Praising alcohol cakes and specialty expertise; complaints about reluctant service and poor order communication
Traditional Kopitiam
Coffee quality praised as aromatic and delightful, but inconsistent seating and hospitality
Pet-Friendly Cafe
No review evidence

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.44 average across the 64 cafe & bakery businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 59% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 60
Review volume 92
Review recency 95
Review sentiment 51
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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92
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20
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3
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4
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9

Common questions

Can I dine in or is it takeaway only?
During renovations (as of recent reviews), the business operated takeaway-only and reportedly denied dine-in seating to some customers despite empty tables. Check current hours and policies before visiting.
What makes the cakes special?
ABOF specializes in alcohol-infused cakes with labeled strength levels. The owner (Derrick) personally explains each cake's flavors and optimal serving conditions to customers.

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Last updated 2026-08-14